Supporter stories
I never thought I would be in my thirties and have cancer
When Nick noticed that he had been feeling much more tired than usual, it didn’t even cross his mind that it could be cancer. But then everything changed.
I was diagnosed with the most aggressive, incurable brain cancer - glioblastoma
Jesse was told she had 18 months to live, after originally being assured that people her age didn't get this type of brain cancer - grade four glioblastoma.
I didn't think I would have any future - but your support gave me hope
Your support has helped give Fiona more time to live her life with the people she loves, by funding research that helped uncover a revolutionary new drug for ovarian cancer.
I was described as a walking miracle
It was after the birth of her first child at only age 21 when Tamron learned she had peritoneal mesothelioma – a rare but deadly type of cancer.
I'm running my 12th marathon for my sister and everyone affected by cancer
Mike is running for Worldwide Cancer Research to raise money in memory of his sister Claire, who passed away after being diagnosed with breast cancer
There’s nothing quite like running a marathon!
Meet Jude, one of our incredible Curestarters taking part in the 2022 London Marathon.
I don’t want anyone to know the pain of losing their Jade
Courtney always looked up to her big sister, Jade. She viewed her as a second mother; someone who was always there for her when she needed her. Now she's on a mission to start new cancer cures in her memory.
My dad was like Superman - I ran my first marathon for him
For June, becoming a Curestarter and running her first marathon for cancer research was a way to stay close to her dad, Joe, pass his memory onto her children, and turn her loss into hope for other families affected by cancer.